International Women’s Day
Yesterday, millions of women and men across the world marked International Women’s Day. It is…
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Queen’s Speech
This evening Parliament will again vote on a Queens Speech. The Speech did re-commit to…
I’m supporting Jess for Labour Leader
Parliament has voted to trigger an early General Election
Parliament has voted to trigger an early General Election. Over the last three years I…
Poppy appeal launch
Today I attended the first official Bermondsey and Rotherhithe poppy appeal launch at Surrey Quays…
Universal credit and survival sex
Universal Credit has failed to deliver for the most vulnerable in our society. Time and…
Hosting the Colombian Ambassador in Parliament
It was a pleasure to host the Colombian ambassador to the UK in Parliament today…
Jacob Rees-Mogg denies problems of universal credit
Universal Credit has made some local people homeless. I asked the Government to discuss the…
Work and Pensions select committee on universal credit
Universal Credit has badly affected thousands of people but Ministers still do not accept some…
The Queen’s Speech was Johnson’s latest attempt to pretend he has a mandate or majority
The Queen’s Speech was Johnson’s latest attempt to pretend he has a mandate or majority…
Visit to Depaul
Today marks the 10th international ‘world homeless day’. Since 2010 we have seen annual rises…
WATCH: I tell PM Brexit is not in the national interest
I questioned the Prime Minister today about his latest lie. In the Commons he claimed…
‘Young Marketeers’ Harvest Sale at Borough Market
Yesterday I visited the ‘Young Marketeers’ Harvest Sale at Borough Market. Months of hard work…
Domestic Abuse Bill
Today Parliament has been debating the Domestic Abuse Bill. This is a hugely important piece…
Rough sleeping deaths
The Office for National Statistics has revealed that 726 homeless people died in England and…
Labour will scrap universal credit
I have been campaigning to stop Universal Credit for some time and am delighted Labour…
Upholding democracy at the Supreme Court
Today the Supreme Court confirmed that Johnson acted illegally in stopping Parliament from meeting. This…
Visit to Southwark Citizens Advice
Following on from my visit to South Law Centre in August I was invited to…
Challenging Johnson’s grubby government
I was supposed to ask a question at Prime Minister’s Questions today. I was going…
Hosting St Mungo’s in Parliament
The country is in crisis and the Tories have given up the pretence of acting…
Voting tonight to block No Deal
A quick update from me on today’s Brexit vote to stop No Deal. You can…
TfL cycle hire expanding to SE16 – another huge campaign win!
I am delighted that TfL have today announced the expansion of the Cycle Hire scheme…
A busy week!
Have had a very busy but fulfilling week! Popped into the Bede Centre and the…
Walkabout with the Met
Thanks to PCs Angus and Charlesworth for letting me join their patrol yesterday! The police…
£80 million for improved transport in SE16!
I am delighted that after years of campaigning, the Treasury have committed £80 million to…